Department for Persons with Disabilities

MINISTRY FOR PERSONS WITH
INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND
AUTISM
111 Blvd. of the Allies
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Tel: 412-456-3119
TTY: 412-456-3122
Fax: 412-456-3113
Email: disabilities@diopitt.org

 



Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy
Curriculum

MISSION STATEMENT

The Ministry for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism within the Department for Persons with Disabilities organizes, implements and supports programs of catechesis, evangelization, and spiritual nurturing for persons with cognitive, and developmental disabilities, 
their families and caregivers.

PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES

Pittsburgh Catholic Articles on Autism GLEA Tips newsletter A Religious Formation Booklet for Children with Autism Publications Links

 

 

Pittsburgh Catholic Articles on Autism

Sacramental preparation classes to begin for children with autism

Fear, ignorance played a role in autistic boy’s death

GLEA, God's Love Embraces Autism".  GLEA is a support network for families of children with autism.  Their primary goal is to assist parishes in providing quality religious education for children with autism.  A mass book called "We Go to Mass" has been produced by GLEA and the Department for Persons with Disabilities.

GLEA "TIPS" NEWSLETTER

2001 2002 2003 2004 2007 2009

 

A Religious Formation Booklet 
for Children with Autism

 

PUBLICATIONS

We Go to Mass
by GLEA - God's Love Embraces Autism
A Mass book that addresses some of the needs of autistic children, it is visually oriented and incorporates many of the parts of the Mass.  It may serve as a starting point for parents or professionals to further individualize and create a unique Mass book for each child.


Just Like Me
A picture story of two young people with Down Syndrome. The photos show the everyday life and accomplishments of these children and their interaction with faith, family and friends. It offers the reader a contemporary perspective about people with disabilities as it highlights more similarities than differences.

Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Curriculum

 

One Flock, One Shepherd 

A collection of prayers by parents of children with disabilities. The prayers in this  book reflect the hopes, dreams, and love of parents and grandparents. It is our hope that readers will find this a source of inspiration and consolation. For more information contact us at 412-456-3119 or e-mail us at disabilities@diopitt.org.

For more information on these books, call RCL Benzinger at 877-275-4725.

LINKS

Faith and Light Communities

St. Anthony School Programs


National Apostolate for Inclusion Ministry


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